"There is no envy" says Matteo Berrettini on compatriot Jannik Sinner's recent success compared to himself
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Italy’s Matteo Berrettini has heaped praise on fellow
countryman Jannik Sinner after his heroics in the ongoing Davis Cup.
The 22-year-old has played a big role in helping Italy to qualify
for the final of the Davis Cup where they will face Australia in the final. The
side managed to defeat Serbia in the semifinal.
In that victory, it was Sinner’s win over the world number
one Novak Djokovic which proved to be the turning point. He ended up defeating
the top-ranked player in the world with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.
Berrettini was recently quoted in a report where he heaped
praise on the current world number four. "I always knew Jannik would do
all this. It's something he feels when he plays with a top-level tennis player,”
he said.
“His growth was only a matter of time. The conditions in
Turin, and indoor tournaments in general, are his own. He demonstrated this
from an early age. He is behind Novak on the fast track.
There is no envy. It's a question of healthy
competitiveness. I define it as I believe he used it in previous years. He
impressed me with how quickly he has improved and he is certainly a great
incentive to put myself in and work.
Matteo, who has not been selected in Italy’s squad for the
Davis Cup Finals, expressed his disappointment but also stated that he is there
to support the team.
"I certainly would have liked to be there. I would have
liked to be at the Finals,” he said. “More than anything else, enjoy them as he
enjoyed them. The Turin episode was the biggest disappointment, looking back,
of my career. I had had a very, very positive season and I wasn't able to enjoy
the crowd and all the emotion of that very special tournament."
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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